November 3rd 2024.
It seems that the pressure is mounting for Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq. After their recent defeat to Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League, the fans were not happy and made their feelings known by booing the Liverpool legend. This adds to the team's current slump, with six league games without a win and a disappointing 2-0 loss at home this past weekend. The frustration from the fans was evident as Gerrard walked onto the pitch, greeted by loud boos from the stands.
Before this latest defeat, Gerrard had addressed the pressure he's been under due to the team's poor results. However, he dismissed rumors that a recent meeting with the head of football, Hatim Al Misehal, was to discuss his future. "On the back of recent results, I am aware of the disappointment from fans. I take responsibility for that and will continue to fight and work towards improving our performance," he said in a pre-match press conference. He also made it clear that he doesn't let the opinions of outsiders, including social media, affect him. His priority is the club and he listens to the people within to support his players.
As for his meeting with Hatim Al Misehal, Gerrard clarified that it's a regular occurrence after every game, whether it's a win, loss, or draw. It's clear that the club has a strong support system in place for the players, staff, and management team. Despite this, Al Ettifaq has not won a league game in their last six attempts.
Unfortunately, Gerrard's recent comments about organizing training sessions around Liverpool games did not sit well with the fans. He admitted to staying up late to watch his former team play, even changing the team's training schedule to accommodate it. However, he has since clarified that his priority is Al Ettifaq and that he was simply trying to raise money for a children's charity during a podcast interview.
"I want to make it clear that my main focus and priority is Al Ettifaq. I have a contract with this club, and I am grateful for the opportunity. While I have respect for my previous clubs, my main concern is making this team the best it can be on and off the field," Gerrard stated. He is fully committed to the club and will continue to give his all to help them succeed.
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